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The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)

Also known as: Manchester Women's Aid, The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women?s Aid)

The Charity provides support for women and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public. The charity runs a museum of womens suffrage and provides space for social engagement

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Activities & Mission

The Charity provides support for women and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public. The charity runs a museum of womens suffrage and provides space for social engagement

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,632,522
Latest Expenditure
£3,500,738

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £129,529
Charitable Activities £3,429,003
Other Trading £69,406
Investments £4,584
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,491,887
Raising Funds £8,851
Governance £4,892
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,632,522
£3,500,738£3,491,887£1,221,278£465,37774 / 141
2024
£3,578,524
£3,752,767£3,745,825£1,089,494£371,06486 / 193
2023
£3,585,260
£3,518,680£3,512,528£1,263,737£613,89486 / 169
2022
£3,021,708
£3,079,146£3,076,900£1,197,157£989,40474 / 290
2021
£2,574,204
£2,426,378£2,426,178£1,254,595£691,35450 / 72

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)

What does The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) do?

The Charity provides support for women and children who have suffered, and are suffering, or are in danger of suffering violence, abuse or neglect by perpetrators known to them by providing refuge and outreach services in the community. The charity also raises awareness on domestic violence with the public. The charity runs a museum of womens suffrage and provides space for social engagement

How much income did The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) report in 2025?

The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) reported total income of £3.63m and reported expenditure of £3.50m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)?

The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) has a program ratio of 96.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) registered as a charity?

The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 2008 as charity number 1126433. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid)?

The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Roberts-Cherry. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) operate?

The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) operates in Manchester City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) a registered charity?

Yes — The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women's Aid) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126433.

Details

Address
PANKHURST CENTRE
60-62 NELSON STREET
MANCHESTER
M13 9WP
Registration Date
24 October 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042426
Charity Number
1126433

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Trustees

Caroline Roberts-Cherry Chair
Catherine Lois Kendall
Dr Ashraf Kitmitto
Emma Jane Richman
Also governs 1 other charity
Gillian Anne Heaton
Gillian Cowell
Grace Emily Palfreman
JANET PICKERING
Joanne Harding
Joanne Peters
Also governs 1 other charity
MARY WATSON
MELANIE SHARPLES
Naomi Buckley

Also Known As

  • Manchester Women's Aid
  • The Pankhurst Trust (incorporating Manchester Women?s Aid)

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